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Rainwater inflows filling Highland Lakes reservoirs

Rainwater inflows filling Highland Lakes reservoirs
Areas of Lake Buchanan, seen here on July 9, showed signs of higher water than typical. As of July 8, LCRA reported the reservoir to be 80% full. Connie Swinney/The Highlander

to the Highland Lakes have caused rising and swift-moving currents in the wake of Independence Day flash flooding and dam operations.

The two reservoirs – lakes Buchanan and Travis – rose several feet in a short period of time, according to the Lower Colorado River Authority. By July 8, LCRA reported

Lake Buchanan at 80% full.

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